Real Dictators
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Oliver Cromwell Part 1: The Rise of Ironsides
Real Dictators
04/16/24 • 66 min
Say “Oliver Cromwell” today and certain things come to mind. He won the English Civil War and prompted the execution of Charles I. He purged the realm with such zeal that he even cancelled Christmas. In Ireland, where Cromwell’s troops besieged its towns with a notorious barbarity, his name is still used as a curse. “The greatest prince that ever ruled England”, as one historian called him? Or, as Winston Churchill would counter, a tyrant and a despot?
A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson.
Many thanks to Peter Gaunt, Clare Jackson, Anna Keay, John Morrill, Nicholas O’Shaughnessy, Micheál Ó Siochrú.
This is Part 1 of 4.
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Kim Jong-il Part 2: Time to Make a Movie…
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06/15/20 • 48 min
Kim Jong-il has risen to become propaganda chief under the rule of his father. Now, he hatches an audacious plan to turn North Korea into a filmmaking powerhouse. South Korea’s finest actress and leading director are kidnapped and find themselves on boats bound for the North. Elsewhere, Kim launches a charm offensive at the armed forces, readying the ground for his coronation. And his father dies, leaving the path to power seemingly clear...
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Kim Jong-il Part 3: Nuclear Armed
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06/24/20 • 52 min
Installed as dictator, Kim Jong-il builds an all-powerful state that dominates the lives and minds of its people. North Korea is wracked by famine. The people adapt to survive - we hear from one man who flouted the rules and paid a horrific price. Lurid rumours emerge about how the ‘Dear Leader’ spends his leisure time. And Kim Jong-il begins work on an arsenal of nuclear weapons that will spook the world and pave the way for his own son’s ascent to power.
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Napoleon Part 2: The Italian Job
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08/09/22 • 47 min
After a quickie wedding, Napoleon Bonaparte dashes south to take command of the French Army in Italy. Here he announces himself with a devastating display of battlefield brilliance. In Milan, he gets a taste for political rule and good living. Napoleon will return to Paris both as a military hero and a budding statesman...
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This is Part 2 of 6.
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Napoleon Part 3: The Egyptian Adventure
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08/16/22 • 53 min
Napoleon sails for the Middle East. After the Battle of the Pyramids, a scientific mission makes remarkable findings, introducing the Western world to the mysteries of Ancient Egypt. But after a drubbing from Britain’s naval supremo, Horatio Nelson, Napoleon does a runner. His return to Paris is timed to perfection. Almost by accident, Bonaparte will seize power...
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This is Part 3 of 6.
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Napoleon Part 1: The Humble Corsican
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08/02/22 • 53 min
You’ve heard the name Napoleon Bonaparte. But who was he, really? In 1769 a boy is born on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. He will go on to become an emperor - a virtual god in his adopted homeland, a nemesis to his international foes. So how does Napoleon become the most powerful man on Earth? And why doesn’t he stop, even once he has it all?
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This is Part 1 of 6.
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Adolf Hitler Part 4: The Spy Becomes the Nazi Leader
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04/13/21 • 38 min
Hitler is sent undercover, tasked with spying on a band of extremists. But he soon falls under their spell and breaks cover to join their ranks. They will soon become the Nazi Party, and this new recruit their leader. Under a new mentor, Adolf Hitler finds his voice. His march towards power is grinding into gear.
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Kim Jong-il Part 1: Birth of North Korea
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06/08/20 • 53 min
Kim Jong-il built a rogue state with nuclear missiles trained on its enemies – all while living a life of the utmost luxury. In the first episode of Real Dictators, we piece together the early life of this tyrant and that of the country he came to rule. Kim Jong-il is born during World War Two. His father – Kim Il-sung – fights the Japanese and helps found the state of North Korea. After the War, son and nation grow up together, as Kim Jong-il begins his own rise to power. Historians trace Kim’s early years, while defectors from North Korea reflect on the propaganda they grew up with.
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Colonel Gaddafi Part 1: Son of the Desert
Real Dictators
06/15/21 • 38 min
‘Brother Leader’, ‘King of Kings’, ‘Falcon of Africa’... ‘The Most Dangerous Man in the World'. Colonel Gaddafi was the Libyan tyrant who abused his people on an industrial scale, until he was murdered by them as they rose up against him. A revolutionary who freed his country from empire, only to squander its riches. Terrorist sponsor one moment, Western ally the next. At the height of World War Two, a Bedouin child is born in Libya’s desert. From these humble origins, Muammar Gaddafi will go on to dominate global events for half a century.
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Colonel Gaddafi Part 2: Gaddafi in London
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06/22/21 • 37 min
In the 1960s, Libya gets rich on oil. But, with the wealth squandered, many question the King’s authority. Among them is young Muammar Gaddafi. Sent to England as a military cadet, Gaddafi roams the streets of Swinging London in flowing Bedouin robes. With his training complete, he readies himself for an audacious seizure of power.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Real Dictators have?
Real Dictators currently has 129 episodes available.
What topics does Real Dictators cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Drama, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Real Dictators?
The episode title 'Kim Jong-il Part 2: Time to Make a Movie…' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Real Dictators?
The average episode length on Real Dictators is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of Real Dictators released?
Episodes of Real Dictators are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Real Dictators?
The first episode of Real Dictators was released on Apr 11, 2020.
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@karimmaarouf
Aug 13
One of my favorite podcasts
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